Garlic Potato Balls

Crispy on the outside and irresistibly gooey on the inside, these Garlic Potato Balls are the ultimate comfort food snack! Made with creamy mashed potatoes infused with sautéed garlic, a hint of butter, and fresh parsley, each ball is stuffed with melty mozzarella cheese for a deliciously cheesy surprise in every bite. Coated in a golden breadcrumb crust, these potato bites are deep-fried to perfection, delivering a satisfying crunch with every mouthful. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or a fun side dish, these Garlic Potato Balls are easy to make and guaranteed to impress. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: Garlic Potato Balls, crispy potato snack, cheesy appetizer, fried potato bites.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium Russet potatoes
• 3 large Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Parsley (chopped)
• 100 grams Mozzarella cheese (cut into small cubes)
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 Eggs (beaten)
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 3 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

Step 2

Mash the potatoes until smooth using a potato masher or fork.

Step 3

In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add this to the mashed potatoes.

Step 4

Mix the mashed potatoes with milk, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Stir until well combined and smooth. Allow the mixture to cool completely.

Step 5

Once cooled, take about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture into your hands, flatten it slightly, and place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center. Wrap the potato mixture around the cheese and roll into a ball. Repeat until all the potato mixture is used.

Step 6

Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs.

Step 7

Dredge each potato ball in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with breadcrumbs. Repeat for all potato balls.

Step 8

In a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potato balls in small batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

Step 9

Remove the fried potato balls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 10

Serve the Garlic Potato Balls warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1854.4 grams (1854.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8086

Total Fat 770.90g	988%
Saturated Fat 131.20g	656%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 510mg	170%
Sodium 5167mg	225%
Total Carbohydrate 294.20g	107%
Dietary Fiber 18.70g	67%
Total Sugars 21.90g
Protein 77.40g	155%

Vitamin D 119IU	595%
Calcium 1021mg	79%
Iron 19mg	108%
Potassium 4320mg	92%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.4%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 14.0%